Aerospace and Defense Supplier Specialist
$80,000–$95,000 year
On-site · Kingston, New York, United States
Job Summary
Supplier Specialist responsible for partnering with suppliers, managing the Open Order Report, minimizing risk and improving delivery, analyzing delivery performance trends, driving corrective actions, coordinating with sub-tiers, facilitating cross-functional communication, and providing frequent written updates on mission-critical parts and overall delivery performance. Requires US citizenship, manufacturing experience in aerospace/defense, and willingness to travel locally; role emphasizes supplier management, continuous improvement, and collaboration across teams.
Required Qualifications
- US citizenship required
- College degree preferred. May substitute additional experience in lieu of education
- Minimum of five to ten years of manufacturing experience required (Aerospace, Defense, Ship Building, or Submarine Industry experience preferred)
- Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license and must successfully complete a pre-employment motor vehicle history check
- Experience with continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing principles, Risk Management, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, PDCA preferred
- Strong Project Management experience preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong independent decision-making skills, excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
- Experience with Microsoft Office Programs required
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